the president today warned again that obama care will not be on the table in any of these because his plan, he says, is getting rid of, hoping to end one of america's worst disparities. i'm steve handelsman, news 4. >>> here is a live look at rockefeller center in downtown manhattan right now. >> in just a few hours the big christmas tree will be glowing with 45,000 christmas lights. >> sarah is joining us now with a preview. >> reporter: you're not joking. this is a huge tree. and all that is left to do tonight is to throw that switch. but taking you back to the tree's origins. it's from connecticut. it was planted 75 years ago. the family that donated it say they are happy to share it with the world, but they are a little sad to see it grow. it's now at 30 rock. all dressed up in 45,000 l.e.d. multicolored light tws the star on top of it. we're going to hear from a number of stars and celebrities. they're all right here on nbc. and if you want to come see the tree in all the glory, you can do so until january 7th. after that it will be milled boo lumber for habitat for humanity. >>